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- Publisher
- Mark Allen Group
- Copyright
- Copyright © 2011 MA Healthcare Limited
- ISSN
- 1759-7374
- eISSN
- 2052-4293
- DOI
- 10.12968/ajmw.2011.5.4.176
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
Approximately one-third of women of childbearing age in south africa are infected with HIV/AIDS, placing great demands on nurses and midwives. Consequently, these health professionals are in an excellent position to note shifts in government policy and subsequent changes in working conditions and provisions of services which may affect the care they are able to provide. The current study assessed working conditions of 249 nurses and midwives in Cape Town and their perceptions of HIV-related initiatives of the current health administration. Results indicated a need for increased support for health professionals including better staffing, supervision and resources, and further evaluation of the implementation of policies from the health administration.
Journal
African Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health – Mark Allen Group
Published: Oct 1, 2011